CVE-2019-16913
High
Description
PC Protect Antivirus v4.14.31 installs by default to %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\PCProtect with very weak folder permissions, granting any user full permission "Everyone: (F)" to the contents of the directory and its subfolders. In addition, the program installs a service called SecurityService that runs as LocalSystem. This allows any user to escalate privileges to "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" by substituting the service's binary with a Trojan horse.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductPcprotect Antivirus
PublishedOct 7, 2019
First seenOct 7, 2019
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pcprotect antivirus | 4.14.31 | — |
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